IMB latest report on Piracy & Armed Robbery against ships highlights the increasing threat in the West African waters, pushing up the global levels of piracy, warns IMB

ReCAAP ISC February Report 2018 states an improvement in piracy in Asian waters with 5 incidents occurring. Container ship splashed hot water onto attempted boarders. Two fishermen rescued.

Protecting & safeguarding those connected to the maritime domain is the aim of the consultations of the draft National Maritime Security Strategy for Seychelles

ReCAAP ISC January 2018 Report states a total of seven incidents of piracy & armed robbery against ships but also including the arrest of perpetrators in two incidences. No abductions reported

Rising threats in southern Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb due to conflict in Yemen has forced shipping associations, INTERTANKO, ICS and BIMCO, to issue guidance on new security recommendations

ReCAAP ISC Annual Report for 2017 states a 19 percent increase in piracy in Asian waters, however, recurrence of hijack for oil cargo is a rising concern

Union Maritime vessel, MT Barrett, a product anker which was at anchor off Benin, West Africa has not been heard from since late on Tuesday 9th January

SIX Somali nationals who were transferred to Seychelles after being caught attacking a container ship and a fishing vessel last month could face 30 years imprisonment if convicted.